And hey, you can still try out some of them newfangled 3D games. It might not meet your meatballs-in-the-face expectations, but it's got to count for something, right?
And hey, you can still try out some of them newfangled 3D games. It might not meet your meatballs-in-the-face expectations, but it's got to count for something, right?
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:45PM BlackedOut said
Not trying to flame, just want to get an overview on people thoughts:
Is there anyone who is 3D ready right now and plans to use this?
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Is there anyone who is 3D ready right now and plans to use this?
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:47PM PR0F3TA said
@BlackedOut
why would u even ask, no one here is 3D ready and most hate on the thought of it, so you will probably just get negative replies about how much is sucks yada yada yada... better to ask in a tech blog like Engadget or Gizmodo. I'm sure those with a 3D TV are dying for anything 3D ready at this point.
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why would u even ask, no one here is 3D ready and most hate on the thought of it, so you will probably just get negative replies about how much is sucks yada yada yada... better to ask in a tech blog like Engadget or Gizmodo. I'm sure those with a 3D TV are dying for anything 3D ready at this point.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:53PM Chibi Chaingun said
@BlackedOut
I am technically 3D ready (I have a 3d projector from 09), but since it came out before the required HDMI 3d standard, I'm outta luck for the PS3 3D schtuff. There are 3D Blu-Ray solutions for me though via PC. (I already have nVidia 3D Vision).
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I am technically 3D ready (I have a 3d projector from 09), but since it came out before the required HDMI 3d standard, I'm outta luck for the PS3 3D schtuff. There are 3D Blu-Ray solutions for me though via PC. (I already have nVidia 3D Vision).
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:56PM PSBuckshot said
@BlackedOut My mom and dad have a 3D tele.... But not a PS3.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:28PM PSN ronaldmonster said
@BlackedOut
The way I see it, you do not need 3-D in everything. I like the idea of 3-D. But I want the movies and games to really lend themselves to it. Coraline had a world, story and art direction where 3-D was just next step in crafting it. I don't see myself playing Heavy Rain or Uncharted 2 and wishing they are in 3-D nor would I want to watch something like Precious in 3-D.
In the future, maybe I'll invest in it. But it's taken me years to feel comfortable with purchasing an HDTV. I've wanted one for years, but now there is enough content (Tv shows, movies, games) that I can buy one with no remorse and will be purchasing one soon.
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The way I see it, you do not need 3-D in everything. I like the idea of 3-D. But I want the movies and games to really lend themselves to it. Coraline had a world, story and art direction where 3-D was just next step in crafting it. I don't see myself playing Heavy Rain or Uncharted 2 and wishing they are in 3-D nor would I want to watch something like Precious in 3-D.
In the future, maybe I'll invest in it. But it's taken me years to feel comfortable with purchasing an HDTV. I've wanted one for years, but now there is enough content (Tv shows, movies, games) that I can buy one with no remorse and will be purchasing one soon.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:36PM Chibi Chaingun said
@PSN ronaldmonster
If you are really buying your first HDTV now, you may very well end up with one that is 3D-Ready anyways since they have been releasing 3DTVs for months now (years in some cases ). Not to mention most of the better sets already support 3D whether you want it or not.
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If you are really buying your first HDTV now, you may very well end up with one that is 3D-Ready anyways since they have been releasing 3DTVs for months now (years in some cases ). Not to mention most of the better sets already support 3D whether you want it or not.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:42PM PSN ronaldmonster said
@Stitches
I've played Uncharted 2 on my 22' LCD monitor and it's an absolutely beautiful experience. Can't wait to see it on my 40 inch 120hz LG-LCD.
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I've played Uncharted 2 on my 22' LCD monitor and it's an absolutely beautiful experience. Can't wait to see it on my 40 inch 120hz LG-LCD.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:55PM PSN ronaldmonster said
@Chibi Chaingun
Out of all the TV's I saw when I went browsing this one caught my eye.
http://www.frys.com/product/5897963?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
And Fry's had it displaying Casino Royale and the picture was incredible. The price was right, the color and blacks were amazing & it's 120hz.
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Out of all the TV's I saw when I went browsing this one caught my eye.
http://www.frys.com/product/5897963?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
And Fry's had it displaying Casino Royale and the picture was incredible. The price was right, the color and blacks were amazing & it's 120hz.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 4:23PM golfs4panzys said
@BlackedOut
I'm 3D ready and waiting on this update so I can ditch the Samsung 3D bluray player.
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I'm 3D ready and waiting on this update so I can ditch the Samsung 3D bluray player.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 11:02PM Chibi Chaingun said
@PSN ronaldmonster
Nice TV, small though. :) Considering you're on your first HDTV purchase and shopping at that price-point, I don't think you're the target consumer for any TV manufacturer when it comes to selling 3DTVs. :P There are entry level 3D plasma models coming that are sub$1000, but most will be just generally higher-end panels that are going to be substantially more than that. :)
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Nice TV, small though. :) Considering you're on your first HDTV purchase and shopping at that price-point, I don't think you're the target consumer for any TV manufacturer when it comes to selling 3DTVs. :P There are entry level 3D plasma models coming that are sub$1000, but most will be just generally higher-end panels that are going to be substantially more than that. :)
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:47PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Man, I went to Best Buy today to look at TV's, and I spent an hour talking to this really nice fellow, and he demoed this great Samsung 3D TV for me...
...and I think I'm sold on 3D. The Monsters vs. Aliens clip they had in 3D was mind-blowing.
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...and I think I'm sold on 3D. The Monsters vs. Aliens clip they had in 3D was mind-blowing.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:51PM thisredengine said
@Ezio Auditore da Firenze
For sure, there is nothing wrong with the tech at all. It's great stuff. Just costs so darned much (And most people still see regular HDTVs as premium items).
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For sure, there is nothing wrong with the tech at all. It's great stuff. Just costs so darned much (And most people still see regular HDTVs as premium items).
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:56PM Chibi Chaingun said
@Ezio Auditore da Firenze
I am waiting to upgrade my current 3D projector w/ one that has HDMI 1.4 to work on PS3. I'm sold on 3D after owning 3D Vision.
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I am waiting to upgrade my current 3D projector w/ one that has HDMI 1.4 to work on PS3. I'm sold on 3D after owning 3D Vision.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 4:52PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
@Korwyn I've... never been to a 3D movie.
But I can tell you that the 3D that I was watching, as the clearest image I've EVER seen on a screen in my life. I was blown away.
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But I can tell you that the 3D that I was watching, as the clearest image I've EVER seen on a screen in my life. I was blown away.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:50PM Andrew Yoon said
@Hohlraum The firmware updates are necessary to allow PS3 to support the new 3D HDMI standard.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:58PM Chibi Chaingun said
@Hohlraum
HDMI 1.3 (PS3) can pass through some parts of the 3D standard as long as the display device supports those signals (most likely full HDMI 1.4 sets).
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HDMI 1.3 (PS3) can pass through some parts of the 3D standard as long as the display device supports those signals (most likely full HDMI 1.4 sets).
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 4:27PM golfs4panzys said
@Hohlraum
I've read that HDMI 1.3 can be upgraded to 1.4 by a simple firmware update.
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I've read that HDMI 1.3 can be upgraded to 1.4 by a simple firmware update.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 2:58PM Haelie said
Even if it weren't a question of affordability, there just simply isn't enough content out there to justify a purchase. I'd wager most of us didn't even get HDTVs until the 360 and PS3 came out, and even then, there was quite a bit of HD television out there.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:36PM Stitches said
@PR0F3TA
Here ya go: 60" 3Dtv ready for $799.
http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-60638-60-Inch-1080p-3D-Ready/dp/B003HINHKC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1283369684&sr=8-4
And adapter for $99:
http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-3-DA1-3D-Adapter-Pack/dp/B003S3RKZ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1283369702&sr=8-1
Congratulations your $100 under what you wanted.
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Here ya go: 60" 3Dtv ready for $799.
http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-60638-60-Inch-1080p-3D-Ready/dp/B003HINHKC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1283369684&sr=8-4
And adapter for $99:
http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-3-DA1-3D-Adapter-Pack/dp/B003S3RKZ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1283369702&sr=8-1
Congratulations your $100 under what you wanted.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:02PM HardBoiled2009 said
I viewed a Sony Bravia 3D TV and i wasn't big on 3D and still am not big on it so it's a pass for me.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:10PM wcarnation said
PS3 - the console that will put balls in your face.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:32PM djrinsa said
My buddy here in the Bahamas has a 3D ready Mitsubishi DLP 73" and got the 3D kit a few weeks ago. We checked out all of the 3D games and demos available on PSN and as that's his only Blu-Ray player, he's definitely waiting on this update. From the short time I played on it, I was impressed. The Motor Storm Pacific Rift 3D demo was like playing RC cars or something right in front of the screen, just crazy. Wipeout was pretty cool too and Super Stardust 3D was like an arcade classic from the future. If anyone is looking to get into this I think the Mitsubishi DLP is the way to go. You can get a huge 3D setup for $1500 all in.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:42PM Chibi Chaingun said
@djrinsa
DLP has been doing 3D for years (and marketing it as such). Just sucks that TVs from 07-09 aren't compatible due to HDCP HDMI 1.4 crap, though there are expensive kits to make it work.
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DLP has been doing 3D for years (and marketing it as such). Just sucks that TVs from 07-09 aren't compatible due to HDCP HDMI 1.4 crap, though there are expensive kits to make it work.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:47PM Stitches said
@Chibi Chaingun
A $100 adapter is expensive? (Or in Samsung's case) a $100 adapter and $115ish gefen is expensive? Considering you already have the TV, the upgrade to 3D isn't that expensive.
There are also blu-ray players that output checkerboard (if you didn't want to buy an adapter).
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A $100 adapter is expensive? (Or in Samsung's case) a $100 adapter and $115ish gefen is expensive? Considering you already have the TV, the upgrade to 3D isn't that expensive.
There are also blu-ray players that output checkerboard (if you didn't want to buy an adapter).
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 10:48PM Chibi Chaingun said
@Stitches
Considering my 3D projector was only $400 new, $100 is a bit expensive. :)
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Considering my 3D projector was only $400 new, $100 is a bit expensive. :)
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:43PM ManisObsolete said
As of this week you can get a 50" Samsung 3D Plasma, a 3D blu ray player, 2 glasses and a movie all for $1500. That is actually pretty inexpensive entry into 3D. In fact it is only $200 more than Panasonic's G20 by itself and that isn't even 3D.
I keep hearing 3D is expensive but I find the pricing of the 3D TVs to be in line with or actually less than last years high end models. Now the 3D glasses on the other hand are absurd in their pricing, and it is crazy there is only one title (Cloudy with a Chane of Meatballs) that you can buy since 3D tvs hit the market (March).
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I keep hearing 3D is expensive but I find the pricing of the 3D TVs to be in line with or actually less than last years high end models. Now the 3D glasses on the other hand are absurd in their pricing, and it is crazy there is only one title (Cloudy with a Chane of Meatballs) that you can buy since 3D tvs hit the market (March).
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 3:47PM Dustin F said
Movies don't interest me too much. Some do, but mainly older stuff. and I like to watch with friends, even leave the room. I don't think my vision is compatible with 3D as it's being sold today.
I do love a deep gaming experience, and think 3D gaming will continue to be awesome in enhancing this. The PS3 is awesome for building in this direction.
I also bought a TV for family, and it was super dang cheap because it's 'obsolete' 2D. that alone is pretty sweet.
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I do love a deep gaming experience, and think 3D gaming will continue to be awesome in enhancing this. The PS3 is awesome for building in this direction.
I also bought a TV for family, and it was super dang cheap because it's 'obsolete' 2D. that alone is pretty sweet.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 4:36PM ShredDaGnar said
Awwww Microsoft, you need to get on dat sh!t. Vroom vroom from the back!
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 4:43PM philmcfail said
@ShredDaGnar
I know right?! It's duh shit bic boi!
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I know right?! It's duh shit bic boi!
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 10:52PM Chibi Chaingun said
@paper
You must have a vision problem if 3D doesn't work for you. I wear contacts 90% of the time, but sometimes eye strain from wearing contacts and staring at a computer screen all day for work is awful (waaaaaaaaaaaay worse than anything I've experienced from hours of viewing 3D) so sometimes I wear my glasses w/ nVidia 3D Vision and the glasses fit perfectly over mine. They were designed that way.
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You must have a vision problem if 3D doesn't work for you. I wear contacts 90% of the time, but sometimes eye strain from wearing contacts and staring at a computer screen all day for work is awful (waaaaaaaaaaaay worse than anything I've experienced from hours of viewing 3D) so sometimes I wear my glasses w/ nVidia 3D Vision and the glasses fit perfectly over mine. They were designed that way.
Posted: Sep 2nd 2010 1:10PM Johnny Neat said
All this talk of 3D on PS3 and we'd still need a new $3K TV and $1-2 hundred dollar glasses. Seriously.
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